Skyward Entertainment shares a new look at action-adventure RPG Second Stone
Skyward Entertainment has released a new Developer Overview Trailer for Second Stone, in which Creative Director Miko Kiuru and Game Designer Anton Söderberg discuss inspirations and approach to the story-driven adventure RPG.
Second Stone was originally announced in September 2022 with the full title Second Stone: The Legend of the Hidden World. Described as a combination of action RPG and platformer, the game seeks to offer a more colorful and adventurous take on the genre. Titles mentioned as sources of inspiration include The Legend of Zelda, Jak and Daxter, Banjo-Kazooie, and Bloodborne.
We've shared a story trailer, a developer overview trailer, a description, and a screenshot set below, via Skyward Entertainment. Second Stone is set to release on PC (Steam), but a release window has not been given. The official website is here.
Official Story Trailer
Developer Overview Trailer
Second Stone is a story-driven adventure game fusing fast-paced Action-RPG combat with platforming. Jump between two worlds as Shiren, a young treasure hunter from Arimaya Village in search of the secret behind the dark hidden world. Experience an epic hero's journey with a slice of nostalgia and super fun gameplay!
The new trailer features Creative Director Miko Kiuru and Game Designer Anton Söderberg discussing the studio’s creative process, the inspirations behind Second Stone, and what players can expect from this fresh take on the Action-RPG genre.
Key Features of Second Stone include
- High-Mobility Action-RPG Combat: Master fast-paced combat defined by dynamic movement, fluid platforming, and environmental puzzles that keep the action evolving.
- Modular Build Customization: Express your creativity by fusing elemental stones to craft unique powers, then slot them into your gear to design a combat style entirely your own.
- Bustling Village Hub: Return to a lively home base to upgrade your gear, chat with locals for quests, and unwind with a dice-battler minigame.
- Exploration and Survival: Navigate a vibrant overworld and its perilous dark mirror state, hunting for rare artifacts to increase your strength and survive the secrets hidden within both realms.
- Ever-Changing Labyrinth Dungeons: Enter procedural, rogue-like gauntlets that offer fresh layouts and repeatable challenges for those seeking the rarest rewards.
